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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Buntingford SG9 9AW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good; they respond well to the school's positive ethos.
Academic Progress: Outcomes are improving but the most able pupils in mathematics do not make sufficient progress.
Qualifications and Training: The school's focus on developing teachers' skills ensures that teaching is improving.
Current Educational Practices: Performance management systems identify individual targets and training needs effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching does not consistently provide sufficient challenge for the most able pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school's leadership.
Communication: The school liaises effectively with parents to share information and work collaboratively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher has quickly won the support of parents, pupils, and staff with a clear vision.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have restructured the senior team and focused on improving outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school’s arrangements for safeguarding are effective; bullying incidents are rare and dealt with promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear strategies promote pupils' welfare; they feel safe and are confident in seeking help.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports, music, and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A large number of pupils benefit from extra-curricular activities, enhancing their learning and attitudes.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Liaison with the local upper school ensures pupils are well prepared for transition.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is delivered to Year 8 pupils appropriately.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are well supported, strengthening their progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils make strong progress in a wide range of subjects including science, humanities, languages, technology, and PE.
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 477 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A Voluntary Controlled Church of England school is Edwinstree Middle School. The following Christian values are taken into consideration and reflected upon by all students: reverence, wisdom, thankfulness, humility, service, compassion, trust, peace, forgiving, friendship, justice, hope, creation, and koinonia. We are devoted to making sure that when our students leave us, they are knowledgeable about the fundamental subjects. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns as we never consider a situation to be too small.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 7 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 2 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
